Into the world of the Bestiaries...

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In a circular, translucent pavilion, surrounded by the audience, Ana Lekše blends aerial performance, hair- suspension, and shadow theatre into a dreamlike 360° experience. Inspired by medieval bestiaries – where real and mythical creatures share pages with moral fables – the piece follows a young girl’s journey into a world of wonder. Fantastical beings appear: not simply allies or foes, but reflections of her own fears, desires, and instincts.

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With Dominique Pollet’s light choreography, the baldachin becomes a living canvas, shifting between barrier and gateway, reality and illusion. In this space, everyone sees different creatures in the shadows – perhaps even the opposite of one another – inviting imagination, empathy, and the questioning of certainties.

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Photos: Dominique Pollet

Duration: 50 min

Premiere: February 2027